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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.16 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.16 and 115.26 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.16 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.16 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.16 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 30,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,447.08/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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